Aerospace Project Manager – Space Systems & Leadership

Aerodyne Industries, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerodyne Industries, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead a capable team delivering aerospace hardware across development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering. You will partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering and integration processes and mentor staff to enhance decision-making and performance.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, 5–10 years of related experience, and proven cost/schedule estimation, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of related experience; license/certification may be required.
• Proven ability to coordinate across engineering, program management, and systems integration.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating teams and driving cooperation across organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience in hardware development, testing, analysis, and certification; skilled in cost and schedule estimation.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a capable, collaborative team to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems through development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and refine systems engineering and integration processes, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor project management and technical staff to enhance decision-making, critical thinking, and overall team performance.
• Direct and hold accountable supporting organizations in requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification activities.
• Plan and oversee hardware troubleshooting to address issues in flight hardware, development or qualification units, or test support equipment.
• Review and assess the adequacy of engineering work products, ensuring results meet program objectives.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and present Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk status to program leadership and review boards.
• Maintain a healthy and productive project environment, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Cost/schedule estimation

Job description

Aerodyne Industries, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead a capable team delivering aerospace hardware across development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering. You will partner with stakeholders to refine systems engineering and integration processes and mentor staff to enhance decision-making and performance.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science, 5–10 years of related experience, and proven cost/schedule estimation, risk management, and